In a message dated 1/4/01 7:46:59 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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<< I had good production this year with cotton honey however it did granulate.
 Does this always happen with cotton honey? What can I do so that the honey
 will not granulate so fast? >>

    Cotton honey is one of the quickest to granulate. However, steps to
prevent granulation ("cooking" and ultrafiltration) can damage this fine
honey. Let it granulate. As long as it doesn't sit thru the next season of
hot, humid weather, granulation won't hurt it. Then when you are ready to use
it, apply gentle heat to reliquify.  We have a warm box, which bakeries use
tor raising bread. Lot's of beekeepers have homemade ones from old freezers
or refrigerators. Plans can be found by searching the list archives.

Dave Green
The Pollination Home Page:  http://pollinator.com